Designed by local artist Barbara Galt and covered in illustrations of mythical beasts drawn and painted by children from the local area.  The idea mixed community involvement along with artistic appeal, the inspiration came from the super lamb itself with drawings created by Kensington’s own young super lambs.

 The Superlambanana is situated on the old Post Office site on the corner of Hall Lane.

The drawings are by children from the following schools and clubs:

Artist’s Background

Barbara Galt is an artist and active member of the Kensington community.  An experienced workshop coordinator and sculptor Barbara has exhibited work in a variety of exhibition venues across Liverpool and worked with members of the elderly community in Kensington.  Barbara also recently won a prestigious Kensington Regeneration community award.

Support

METAL were approached by Liverpool City Council’s City and North Neighbourhood management team to pitch a design for a Superlambanana for Kensington.  Metal have been actively involved in the Kensington community for over 3 years working from a house on Marmaduke Street and are currently developing plans for a brand new arts and performance venue at Edge Hill Station, the world’s oldest passenger railway station, and in the heart of the neighbourhood of Kensington and Edge Hill.

KENSINGTON CLEAN TEAM also provided support by offering a space at their depot for the production of the Superlambanana.